Regal splendour: the prince bishops' Residenz Palace

Completed in 1780, the former residence of the prince bishops of Würzburg is one of the most important baroque palaces in Europe. Three generations of artists and artisans from all over Europe worked on the interior, which was extraordinary for its time. The ceiling frescos created in 1751-53 by Venetian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo in the Imperial Hall and on the stairway are regarded as a masterly achievement. In addition to the palace, there's also the court chapel and a total of 40 rooms reflecting the styles of different periods and filled with a wealth of furniture, tapestries, paintings and other works of art from the 18th century. Read more

Medieval magnificence: Marienberg Citadel

Towering over the river Main, well-fortified and yet full of charm, Marienberg Citadel is a fine example of a medieval castle. Originally built as a Renaissance palace and later converted into a baroque fortress, it is one of Germany's oldest ancestral seats. A Celtic fortified refuge stood here in 1000 BC, a Church of St. Mary was consecrated here in 706 and the castle was founded in around 1200. The Fürstenbau Museum can be visited in the innermost ward of the medieval fortress which, in addition to exquisite furniture, tapestries and paintings, also houses the Prince's Hall and the prince-bishops' treasury and vestry.

Easy on the palate: the Bürgerspital wine-growing estate

Situated in an exceptionally beautiful estate in the heart of Würzburg – also known as the 'birthplace of the Bocksbeutel bottle' – the Bürgerspital is a modern wine estate that dates back almost 700 years and is deeply committed to quality and tradition. Characteristic features include several different sized rooms with vaulted ceilings – the Sternstube, Alte Weinstube and Teufelskeller. People can relive the 'good old days' in the wine cellar, one of the largest wooden barrel cellars in Germany with 220 ancient oak barrels. An incredible three quarters of a million litres of wine are stored in the cellar with its tunnel vaults – from a venerable 1893 vintage to vivacious young wines.

Easy on the eye: the Kulturspeicher Museum

In addition to the Kulturspeicher Museum, this former harbour building on the edge of the old quarter houses the Bockshorn and tanzSpeicher theatres.

The Bocksborn is chiefly devoted to cabaret, chanson and music, and the majority of the artists that perform here already enjoy a certain level of popularity. The tanzSpeicher, on the other hand, provides a venue for external dance companies as well as for performances by its resident ensemble. Covering an area of around 3,500 square metres, the Kulturspeicher Museum presents a collection of art from the 19th to the 21st century along with Peter C. Ruppert's collection of concrete art.

Main-Franconian Museum, Marienberg Citadel

In 2013 the Main-Franconian Museum in Würzburg – one of Bavaria's most important museums – celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Since 1947 its collections have been housed in Marienberg Citadel. The 5,400m² exhibition displays work from artists and craftsmen who were either Franconian by birth or who worked in the region. Must-sees include the world's largest collection of works by sculptor and woodcarver Tilman Riemenschneider, the collection of historical wine vessels and the folklore wing with its traditional costumes.

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